BIDDEFORD — At a time when Maine’s economy is still in trouble and the unemployment rate remains high, more than 3,000 families throughout the state were notified in January that the monthly assistance they rely on to keep them from becoming homeless may come to an end this spring. Legislation is being drafted that would […]
February 2012
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Governor’s office documents should remain public
A disturbing move to keep Maine people in the dark about the political process has been proposed in LD 1805, a bill that would put several state documents off limits from Freedom of Access Act requests. Per the bill, the following broadly defined documents would be unavailable via a FOA request: Proposed legislation, reports and […]
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Despite support, veterans’ unemployment high
Military veteran John Dumas visited the Journal Tribune office in Biddeford last week to talk about life, and employment, after serving in the military. JEFF LAGASSE/JOURNAL TRIBUNE
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Old Orchard Beach plays familiar role in regional final
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach boys basketball team has already reached a milestone this season, breaking through the semifinal round and getting a chance to play for a Western Maine Class C title. As the Seagulls are on the verge of playing their most important game of the season, they find themselves […]
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Despite support, veterans’ unemployment high
Military veteran William Adcox speaks about the difficulties of finding work and re-integrating into society after enlistment Thursday at the Veteran’s Career House in Biddeford. JEFF LAGASSE/JOURNAL TRIBUNE
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Old Orchard Beach plays familiar role in regional final
Quincy Grace will be one of the players counted on to deliver the Old Orchard Beach boys basketball team to its first Western Maine Class C final since 1994. The Seagulls play Dirigo Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center in the regional final. (Gary Curtis/Special to the Journal Tribune)
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Lower cost sought in rebuilding South Portland school
South Portland officials ask the high school project’s architect to find $4 million in savings.
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Lobster catch largest ever
Maine lobstermen’s costs also climbed, yet they are fetching about the same price for lobster they got 10 years ago.
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Sports institute accused of breaking rules
Questions threaten to tarnish the image of Daniel Doyle’s Institute for International Sport.
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Bruins get a point as key series begins
Boston enters back-to-back games with Ottawa, leading the Senators by three points in their division.